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How to get fromCanberra to San Joséby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to San José by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane CBR - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    30h 59m
    $653–2,206

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SYD - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    29h 53m
    $978–1,647

  3. Fly Canberra International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane CBR - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    35h 5m
    $1,332–3,689

  4. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SYD - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    31h 14m
    $1,157–3,230

  5. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MYA - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    34h 32m
    $879–2,940

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane plane CBR - XQP
    2. Drive from Quepos-Airport-XQP to San Josécar car
    34h 53m
    $765–2,523

  7. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SYD - MGA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    36h 22m
    $2,398–11,916

  8. Bus to Wagga Wagga, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Paddy Osborne Park/Sydney Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane WGA - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    36h 55m
    $761–2,530

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration31h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$662Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,059.1 km
  • Duration: 30h 59m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to San José. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sydney International Airport, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14.

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